. >>> optimism is dimming among lawmakers that they can reach a fiscal cliff agreement before the deadline. the president greeted marines this morning in haw hu. he plans to fly back to washington tonight in hopes of pushing the negotiations forward. any agreement worked out is unlikely to be the grand funding and debt reducing plan the president and speaker want. >> i have thought for all long for more than a month we were likely to see some last minute, slap dash, unsatisfying deal thrown together that won't do anything to solve the long term problems but will get politicians out of the bind. >> one stake point, the president's push to raise taxes on those making more than $250,000 a year. republican opposition to that plan. >>> some san francisco reward its employees for making healthy choices? that's the issue leaders debating as they look for ways to cut health care costs. a new study shows two thirds considered to be the healthiest are over weight or obese. doctors say it can lead to health problems, some say paying employees to eat better and exercise can save money in the long run.